Hamilton seems to be a sucker for punishment we screwed up urban renewal way back gave up Free Sky Train Hello which is doing great in B.C. Almost blew new stadium Hello people take the gift put the LRT in lets not be know as losers. BoxJDadStan.

As a resident of the east mountain (ward 9)- one would think I can't see the point of the LRT system as so many of my neighbours do. Their views are however, shortsighted.

This city is at crossroads. We are growing too quickly and the transit system and infrastuture cannot keep up with demand. There is a projected 30% population increase in the city over the next 20 years. We need a bigger, better plan than widening some roads and patching potholes.

Mountain residents are not being made aware that the LRT is phase 1 in the BLAST plan. The other phases will drastically help the mountain residents and free up current buses to be utilized in more outlying areas. It is clean, quiet, accessible, and the way of the future. There is zero guarantee that the Provincial government will let us use these funds for anything other than what it has been earmarked for. Especially in light of the ever-growing provincial deficit. We have already spent millions upon millions in planning and environmental assessments which will be wasted if this project is cancelled. The tax boom from people investing in this city will mean millions of dollars back in the city budget. This is a win-win for the City of Hamilton.

We need to stop doing things the way we have always done them. We need to look to the future of this city and find new and innovative ways to make it competitive and sustainable. I sincerely urge our city counselors to vote YES for the LRT. Make this city into the gem it could be.

I'm a suburban father of three -Ward 14. Both my wife and I work and drive to and from work every day. I am not happy about my taxes, but I understand where they go and why I have to pay them.

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY SUPPORT THE LRT project. I've seen other oppportunities for this city to develop and revitalize its core come and go, and I strongly hope we don't let this opportunity get squandered.

LRT is GOOD for the CITY, it is GOOD for all of us, urban and suburban. Candidates who are trying to make it a political stepping stone (looking straight at you Mr. Sgro) will NOT get my vote.

I might disagree with a few of Mr. Eisenberger's politics, more specifically the rainbow crossings imposed on us and paid for with our taxes, but because of the LRT issue, I am voting for Mayor Fred to be re-elected.

The LRT is a critical pillar of our transportation network and infrastructure that will benefit drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, people with disabilities, seniors, students from K to post secondary, homeowners, service industry workers and countless others. It will benefit our tax base, economic growth particularly for small and medium sized businesses, our shared air quality and green spaces. It is the backbone of BLAST and without it, BLAST will be greatly diminished to the extent that it will not have a measurable impact. The LRT and is the essential catalyst for Hamilton to be a "Life Sized City" and join the 21st Century in a planned and progressive way.

I'm Mayoral candidate Jim Davis and I support LRT but NOT the route. I believe it should run down Main St from Mac to Jones Rd in Stoney Creek. It should start out at the GO stand at Mac, this way future LRT route to Dundas can go out the back along Cootes Dr to Dundas. When leaving Mac, it can travel in the 2nd & 3rd lanes of Main, allowing for right hand turns and it can cross the 403 bridge without interfering with the ramps. This now eliminates the bridge they want to build, saving money. There are now 5 lanes from Paradise to Sherman allowing for even flow of autos and transit. From Sherman to Gage the road can be widened as there are Blvd on both sides of the street. At Gage it can elevate so from Ottawa to the Redhill, the roads can remain the same. It also makes the city look like Chicago for movie shoots, attracting more movie productions. If the pipes still have long life like Vito says, 80yrs, just bury the cables the same way they are currently doing so on Catharine St. This will save lots of money, making up for what has already been spent. This can also allow for the LRT to extend to Jones Rd in Stoney Creek. A LRT, HSR hub can be built and more routes can service Stoney Creek. Houses and property already purchased can go to the city for affordable housing. Main St has never really been considered as a route or the city would have done an independent study, not one done by city employees.

It's important that the LRT project continues to go ahead. This project will benefit all citizens of Hamilton as well as the city's aging infrastructure. It's a win/win scenario. It will help reduce particle emissions by reducing car use because it will be a more reliable and trustworthy transportations for all too. Let's take Hamilton into the future.

Hamilton has historically been behind major cities but with the influx of people from other outer cities and individuals from other countries, the population has really grown. The growth is also giving Hamilton a diverse culture. We need modern transportation to sustain the growth and move people around.
This will also help the university and help students live in areas with affordable housing while attending university.
Invest in the future, invest in Hamilton and make this city great again!!!

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Light rail trains should be powered using Electric Self Propelled (ESP) technology, eliminating the need for overhead wires that are very expensive to construct and maintain. Overhead wires are 18th century technology that is ugly and not climate change resilient. Electric energy storage technology has improved dramatically over the past few years and is now the preferred solution for 21st century light rail transit.
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Please move through with LRT and let Metrolinx operate it, PLEASE. HSR is a disorganized mess with missing/late or full buses. It's usually quicker for me to walk from point A to B than it is to catch a bus and I've lived both on the escarpment and downtown. That being said I'm physically fit and in my 30s. If I was older, disabled or had children and relied on the HSR... life would be so much harder. LRT is an incredible opportunity for Hamilton. Please follow through with it and have the people with the experience (Metrolinx) in charge of operations.

LRT in Hamilton is critical for the ongoing evolution of the city into a dynamic, robust and exciting urban environment, providing amazing opportunities for live, work and play in downtown Hamilton. Not to mention a huge boost to the city's tax base. This MUST happen. Metro linx should run it...

I think you should make it a square so it comes up the mountain but also goes down instead of making it just down town it makes it harder for us on the mountain when theres a easier way to get to places but we either going to have to walk down the mountain brow stairs or bus down there

I have lived in Edmonton during recent studies. Edmonton not only has an LRT system, but Edmonton is contemplating reducing the number of regular bus routes by consolidate them into BRT routes which complement the LRT system. The goal is to increase commute time by reducing number of stops.

Hamilton should share this vision; it should have a BRT system with dedicated bus lanes running alongside the LRT and through dense corridors. A BRT system which complements the LRT system would make commuting efficient and timely; these are essential if Ontario's economic powerhouse--namely, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area--is to continue to churn and increase its productivity (stress caused by commutes, I venture, probably reduce employee productivity).

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Please, please, keep LRT on track. Our newly revitalized city must go forward not backward to attract more newcomers and young entrepreneurs & families! This has all been decided. Do not put your heads in the sand. Stand up for our city please!!

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